Home › Day trips from Zagreb › Istria
Private tour · Istria peninsula · 1 or 2 days
Istria Private Tour from Zagreb: Rovinj, Motovun and Pula
Hilltop towns above truffle forests, the Venetian old town of Rovinj and the Roman arena in Pula – Croatia’s most Italian region, three hours from Zagreb. Do it in one long day or stay overnight; your driver plans the route around what you want to see.
Plan my Istria tour WhatsApp us
- Fixed price per vehicle
- Flight tracking
- 60 min free waiting at airports
- Free cancellation up to 24 h
- Company invoices (R1)
Choose your option
Plan your Istria tour
Fixed price per vehicle, confirmed by us within 30 minutes (08:00–22:00). No payment now.
A one-day route, step by step
- 07:00 · Pick-up in Zagreb – At your hotel, apartment or Zagreb Airport.
- 10:00 · Motovun – Walk the walls of the hilltop town above the Mirna valley, famous for truffles.
- 12:30 · Lunch – Fuži with truffles or Istrian ham in a konoba (optional).
- 14:30 · Rovinj – The old town on a peninsula, St Euphemia’s church tower and the harbour.
- 17:30 · Return – Back in Zagreb in the evening, or a stop in Opatija on the way.
About Istria
Istria is the heart-shaped peninsula in the north of the Croatian coast. Its interior is green and hilly, dotted with medieval towns such as Motovun, Grožnjan and Hum, and known for white truffles, olive oil and Malvazija wine. On the coast, Rovinj and Poreč keep the colourful Venetian look of their centuries under Venice, while Pula has one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world.
Distances inside Istria are short, so a private driver lets you see far more in a day than public transport ever could – and you can stop at a winery or an olive-oil producer whenever you like.
Tips from our drivers
- Truffle season is from September to December – book a truffle hunt in advance.
- Rovinj’s old town is car-free; your driver drops you at the edge and waits.
- Two days are much more relaxed than one; ask us about overnight stays.
- Bring cash for small konobas and markets in the hill towns.
Istria tour from Zagreb: FAQ
How far is Istria from Zagreb?
About three hours to Rovinj or Pula by motorway via Rijeka and the Učka tunnel.
Can we see Istria in one day from Zagreb?
Yes, Motovun and Rovinj are a comfortable one-day combination. For Pula, Poreč and Grožnjan as well, we recommend two days.
Is the price per person?
No – the price is per vehicle, for up to three passengers in a sedan or eight in a van. Entrance fees, meals and accommodation are not included.
Can you arrange a truffle hunt or winery visit?
Yes, we can book a truffle hunt or wine tasting with local family producers on request.
You may also like
Questions before you book?
Call or message us any time – you will speak to the people who drive you.